Evacuating the Tahoe basin in summer could take 14 hours, and 99% of properties are at risk — yet new resorts are being built ...

The slow and bumpy 5-mile road to Fallen Leaf Lake, southwest of South Lake Tahoe, affords only one way in and one way out — ...

Reno and Lake Tahoe are welcoming a number of major developments that will boost its desirability to meetings and events.

Nestled in the Sierra Nevada foothills, Grass Valley captures everything a California dream town should be – historic charm, culinary delights, and a dash of Gold Rush magic that feels like stepping ...

Where California's towering Sierra Nevada surrenders to the sprawling San Joaquin Valley, a high-stakes detective story is ...

Under California's Sierra Nevada mountains, a slow yet powerful force will change the entirety of the Earth's crust there.

The USDA divides the United States into seven planting regions, known as hardiness zones, which were most recently updated in 2023. The maps below show these planting regions. Need a break?

The study creates detailed maps showing where different birds are ... to thin forests or conduct controlled burns. "Within the Sierra Nevada, I think this is really going to enhance the way ...

Atmospheric rivers are a "long, narrow region in the ... 5,000 feet in the Sierra Nevada mountains are expecting up to 4 feet of snow during the same time period. A map from AccuWeather shows ...

The storm forecasts potentially severe winter conditions for the Sierra Nevada region. Residents and travelers are advised to prepare for significant snowfall and strong winds affecting travel and ...

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